And that is where you and I and this loyaltyday celebration come in to play.

Loyalty is a key tenet of virtuous character.

We must share the privilege of living in a land of liberty, in a land where free speech is protected, in a land where the flag remains a symbol of independence and perseverance.

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Loyalty Day(Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)

President Woodrow Wilson said, "Loyalty means nothing unless it has at its heart the absolute principle of self-sacrifice." Americans affirmed this sense of loyalty for their homeland during and following the attacks of September 11, 2001.

Our loyalty to American democracy and freedom is born of pride, appreciation, and understanding of our country.

LoyaltyDay provides an opportunity to recognize those who demonstrate their commitment to our country through service and sacrifice.

LoyaltyDay originally began as "Americanization Day" in 1921 as a counter to the Communists' May 1 celebration of the Russian Revolution.

In 1958 Congress enacted Public Law 529 proclaiming LoyaltyDay a permanent fixture on the nation's calendar.

As part of our annual LoyaltyDay observance, I encourage all Americans to honor and to show our support for our men and women in uniform: Their service, courage and sacrifices are no less than those soldiers, sailors, airman and Marines that went before them.

In other parts of the world, as we know, totalitarian states proclaim May 1 a day of fealty and require a show of loyalty from the people.

The allegiance we Americans owe, and give gladly, on LoyaltyDay and throughout our lives, is to a land and an ideal that beckon human hearts today just as always, here and around the globe -- the land of the free, where the only command and the only loyalty are freedom's way and freedom's sway.

, as LoyaltyDay, and I call upon all Americans and patriotic, civic, fraternal, and educational organizations to observe that day with appropriate ceremonies.

R LoyaltyDay, 2003 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2003/04/20030430-26.html To be an American is not a matter of blood or birth.

Their service and sacrifice are a testament to their love for America, and our soldiers' honor on and off the battlefield reaffirms our Nation's most deeply held beliefs: that every life counts, and that all humans have an unalienable right to live as free people.

This LoyaltyDay, as we express allegiance to our Nation and its founding ideals, we resolve to ensure that the blessings of liberty endure and extend for generations to come.

May Day versus McCarthy era like "LoyaltyDay" opened a UN Conference against Nuclear Weapons that seemed doomed by ambiguities and lack of reportage from its very start… including vagueUS intentions towards peace contrasted by recent trends and “nuclearised” weapons that support pre emptive strikes.

Origami doves seemed to be the theme of the day, large and small and looped into headbands, streamers, pictures, postcards.

This sight, this vision of common folk surging into the streets of New York City in non violent solidarity against nuclear proliferation was mostly lost in the vagueness of its reportage.

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How did you spend Loyalty Day?(Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)

LoyaltyDay, 2001 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

I discovered that May Day is a very old Pagen holiday that celebrates the change in seasons.

When I looked into "LoyaltyDay", I was shocked to discover that it was a national holiday created by our beloved President George W. Bush to allow for a show of appreciation for those that serve our country through their loyalty to it.

The first annual LoyaltyDay has come and gone without so much as a yawn from the mainstream media.

Though small communities held LoyaltyDayparades in Virginia, California, Wisconsin, and Florida, the rest of America hardly noticed.

On LoyaltyDay [the holiday formerly known as International Workers Day] we reaffirm our allegiance [either youre with us or youre against us] to our country [herein known as The Corporation] and resolve to uphold the vision [Patriot Acts I & II] of our Forefathers [herein known as The Board].

Millions of other generous men and women have proved their loyalty here at home.

In doing so, they have strengthened our Nation from within and provided a symbol of hope around the world for those who seek refuge in a land where individual rights are revered and where their children can grow up in peace and freedom.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of April, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and ninety-nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-third.

ftp.fedworld.gov /pub/w-house/0504-4.txt (389 words)

[lbo-talk] Bush proclaims May 1 is "Loyalty Day"(Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)

Each year we set aside this special day to reaffirm our >allegiance to those ideals and to our beloved country.

We owe a profound >debt to the heroes and visionaries who opposed slavery, reformed >labor practices, won the right to vote for women, marched for civil >rights, and spoke out with conscience and conviction whenever we >have failed to uphold the highest standards of freedom and justice.

From the War of Independence to today's peacekeeping >missions around the world, generations of Americans have shown their >allegiance by defending our Nation against tyrants and terrorists, >protecting our national interests wherever they are threatened, and >promoting our values across the globe.

May Day versus McCarthy era like "LoyaltyDay" opened a UN Conference against Nuclear Weapons that seemed doomed by ambiguities and lack of reportage from its very start...

The "Law Day" concept was endorsed by Eisenhower, as is shown by his proclamation in 1958 -- "to strengthen our great heritage of liberty, justice, and equality under law." However, there was no act of congress endorsing "Law Day" until the administration of John F. Kennedy.

In 1961, the first day of May was designated by joint resolution of Congress as the official date for celebrating "Law Day U.S.A." and President Kennedy in the same year issued a proclamation urging its observance.

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Loyalty Day, 2003(Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)

Our citizens are bound by ideals that represent the hope of all mankind: that all men are created equal, endowed with unalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

I also call upon government officials to display the flag of the United States on all government buildings on LoyaltyDay.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of April, in the year of our Lord two thousand three, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-seventh.

www.freerepublic.com /focus/f-news/904291/posts (940 words)

Methodist College - Loyalty Day(Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)

It is an honor to serve as the Chairman of the 2005 LoyaltyDay fund drive.

The fact that all funds raised in this year’s LoyaltyDay fund drive will be used for financial aid and scholarships gives me even more reason to encourage you to give.

Beginning in 2005, LoyaltyDay funds, traditionally used for general operating support of the College, will be used specifically for student scholarships.

A day to stop and think about what's good about being American and maybe what could be better.

If I was truly loyal to the vision of our Forefathers, then I would denounce virtually all of the Congress, most of the judiciary, and a large percentage of the Executive branch, because their operations bear little resemblence to the original principles.

Now, Therefore, I, Ronald Reagan, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim May 1, 1986, as LoyaltyDay and call upon all Americans and all patriotic, civic, fraternal, and educational organizations to observe that day with appropriate ceremonies.

I also call upon government officials to display the flag of the United States on all government buildings and grounds on that day.

In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this first day of May, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and tenth.

By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation The Congress, by Public Law 85-529, as amended, has designated May 1 of each year as "LoyaltyDay," and I ask all Americans to join me in this day...

The abject silliness of Loyalty oaths is quite apparent, though the Caligula from Crawford can't see it.

Why is it not a surprise to me that loyalty to our nation would be viewed as SATIRE by this group?

Proposing to direct the Governor to designate May 1 of each year as "LoyaltyDay."

Whereas, it is altogether fitting and proper that the people of this sovereign State combat the base supplications of these godless hordes of socialism by a rededication of our lives to God, country, and the sacred course of individual liberty;

Now, therefore, be it resolved by the General Assembly of Georgia, that the Governor be authorized and directed by proclamation to designate May 1 of each year as "LoyaltyDay", at which time all the citizens of this State shall reaffirm their beliefs, as aforesaid.

www.cviog.uga.edu /Projects/gainfo/1953resn-5.htm (174 words)

LAZAWORLD Club Holiday- May Day Celebration at TheHolidaySpot(Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)

May day, law day and loyaltyday celebrations at TheHolidaySpot.com

On 1st of may, loyaltyday, may day and law day is celebrated all over the USA and also the rest of world.

We have brought to you these three holidays as a package, for your celebrations online.